Bespoke weddings at the craven arms are tailor made to your plans. We have no fixed timings, menus or packages.

Its your day, just tell us how you would like it.

Evening party

Maybe bacon butties or a much more lavish buffet for the evening guests. The balcony is favourite for a band or DJ. Alternatively a PA & lights can be hired from us, offering considerable savings on entertainment.

Another 50 guests can be accommodated for in the evening.

The famous Craven Arms bar holds a great range of local Real Ales, Wines, Gins & Spirits. Well beyond what you would expect from a bar!

Specializing in wedding receptions, you will find the Cruck barn a hugely atmospheric & memorable venue for your guests. Who will have access to some of the best real ales in the area in the widely stocked Craven Arms bar & some of the tastiest cuisine available.

Hire includes exclusive use of the barn and its tables, chairs, glasses, tableware, linen napkins, table candles, gas lights, a real log fire & digital projector. As well as expert planning & service. Before & on the day.

Your food is very special to us & we pride ourselves on providing the best bespoke menu for your day, ask to meet our chef to design your own personal menu.

Tables can be arranged as a "U" shape with a head table, table "islands" or as long banqueting tables, for seating for upto 70 with certain layouts.

See the photos for examples.

Wine and champagne

Our qualified wine expert will be pleased to guide you in your choice of wines (Wine list) for the day.

If you have a particular favourite we will endeavour to source it for you. Alternatively, we do allow corkage, so you may source your own favourite if preferred.We welcome non legal ceremonies & blessings in the barn.